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= Weapon Analysis Guide (Version 0.5) =
= GameCube (GC) - Playstation 2 (PS2) - PC - Wii =
= Last Updated on January 3, 2009 =
= By Zack Scott (re4zack@gmail.com) =
= www.ZackScott.net =
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= Table of Contents =
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1.0 - Introduction
2.0 - Update History
3.0 - Statistics (Please Read)
3.1 - Firepower (FP)
3.2 - Firing Speed (FS)
3.3 - Reloading Speed (RS)
3.4 - Capacity (Cap)
3.5 - Total Cost (TC)
3.6 - Total Cost / Firepower (TC/FP)
3.7 - Firepower Rate (FP/Sec, FPr)
3.8 - Total Cost / Firepower Rate (TC/FPr)
3.9 - Inventory Space (IS)
4.0 - Handgun Analysis
4.1 - Handgun
4.2 - Red9
4.3 - Punisher
4.4 - Blacktail
4.5 - Matilda
4.5 - Statistical Comparison
4.6 - Conclusion (The Best Handgun)
5.0 - Shotgun Analysis
5.1 - Shotgun
5.2 - Riot Gun
5.3 - Striker
5.4 - Statistical Comparison
5.5 - Conclusion (The Best Shotgun)
6.0 - Rifle Analysis
6.1 - Rifle
6.2 - Rifle (Semi-auto)
6.3 - Statistical Comparison
6.4 - Conclusion (The Best Rifle)
7.0 - Magnum Analysis
7.1 - Broken Butterfly
7.2 - Killer7
7.3 - Handcannon
7.4 - Statistical Comparison
7.5 - Conclusion (The Best Magnum)
8.0 - TMP Analysis
8.1 - TMP
8.2 - Statistical Analysis
8.3 - Conclusion (Don't Use the TMP)
9.0 - Other Weapons
9.1 - Mine Thrower
9.2 - Rocket Launcher
9.3 - Rocket Launcher (Special)
9.4 - Infinite Launcher
9.5 - Chicago Typewriter
9.6 - P.R.L. 412
9.7 - Conclusion (You Decide)
10.0 - Complete Statistics
11.0 - Miscellaneous Tips
12.0 - Summary
13.0 - Acknowledgments
14.0 - Contact Information
15.0 - Legal Information
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= 1.0 - Introduction =
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In early 2005, the best game for the GameCube was released. This game was
Resident Evil 4. I bought it on its release date and became an enormous fan of
the game. I then felt oddly compelled to analyze its weapon and currency
system. The results of my analysis greatly improved my understanding of the
game mechanics, and I became such a better player that I decided to use my
findings to write my first FAQ ever. The Resident Evil 4 Weapon Analysis Guide
was born.
Later that year, the PlayStation 2 version of the game was released. It had a
few new additions as well as some updated weapon stats, but I never got around
to updating my guide to reflect the changes. However, in June 2007, Resident
Evil 4 Wii Edition was released, and it is awesome. It has all of the updates
the PS2 version had, better graphics, and optional motion controls. I believe
it's the best version to play. The real reason I'm mentioning it though is
because it rekindled my interest in updating this guide.
The purpose of this guide is to help you acquire the best weapons while
conserving pesetas (money). These two things go hand in hand. The more money
you save the quicker you can get better weapons. The quicker you get better
weapons the more money you'll end up saving. It's a continuous loop, just like
the Ouroboros. Therefore, this guide details both while trying to keep them
balanced. After all, you can beat the game with just a knife and a handgun.
It's tough, but it's a fun challenge. Plus, you'll save tons of cash. However,
this guide assumes you'll want to operate at your maximum efficiency by keeping
up with the available weapons and upgrades.
In this guide I attempt to determine which weapons are the best, and I've
included a lot of calculated data to support my conclusions. However, "best" is
a subjective term, so deciding which weapons to buy should also rely on your
personal preferences. Feel free to choose different weapons and upgrades than I
did. I just hope this guide provides enough data analysis for you to make
better decisions than you would have without it.
Please note that the next section you should read is section 3.0 (the
Statistics section). It explains the depth of this guide and includes
explanations for some of the stats and results I've derived. With that said, I
would like to thank you for reading this guide. I've tried to incorporate all
versions of the game while pointing out how their differences could affect your
gameplay and decisions. I also tried to take into account all types of players
ranging from those who will only play through the game once to those who will
beat professional mode and unlock all of the special weapons. Please send any
comments, questions, or suggestions to re4zack@gmail.com, and thanks in
advance. Enjoy this guide, and have a good day in general.
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= 2.0 - Update History =
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This section includes a short description of all of the updates that this guide
has been through. I saw that a lot of other FAQs and guides include a section
like this, so I decided to fall in line and provide the same.
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- Version 0.5 - January 3, 2009 -
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Wow, it's been over three years, but the upcoming Resident Evil 5 has inspired
me to update this guide! I started updating it in mid 2007 right after the new
Wii version came out, but I just got around to completing the update. I have
now included all of the weapon changes made to versions after the GameCube
edition, and I have tried to incorporate all versions of the game into this
guide. As always, the introduction has been redone, and lots of new info has
been added throughout this document. Hey, it's been three years, and a lot has
happened. I've also removed some things I typed in 2005 that I no longer find
funny, so I apologize if this guide is not as funny as it used to be.
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- Version 0.4 - March 13, 2005 -
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I added some new shotgun advice that I received from Fernando, a frequent e-
mailer. Thanks a ton! Also, Iceman39 e-mailed me with information about where
the Matilda probably got its name. Check out section 4.5 for that information.
I also added some more text to the introduction to make this guide appear more
important than it actually is. Also, check out section 9.3 for information
about the Rocket Launcher (Special) that is received at the end of the game.
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- Version 0.3 - March 4, 2005 -
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This version includes an updated conclusion for the Handgun Analysis section (I
did a lot more research in that area). Also, I had to change some stats for the
Punisher thanks to RingWraith775 pointing out that the first firepower upgrade
of the Punisher can be free. If you check out the Magnum Analysis section's
conclusion, you'll see an alternate idea pointed out by Alan C. Wells. I also
added "---" in numerous tables to show that a weapon doesn't have an upgrade
available for a particular level. I also was referring to the Infrared Scope as
the "Thermal Scope," so I fixed that mistake. I also rewrote part of the
introduction section to make it flow better.
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- Version 0.2 - February 23, 2005 -
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The Handcannon information is now available! The Magnum Analysis section has
totally changed. In this version I also corrected a few spelling and
grammatical errors. This marks the first version that was accepted by GameFAQs.
For some reason, Version 0.1 wasn't accepted because there was already a FAQ
titled "Weapons FAQ." I then submitted Version 0.2 and explained how this guide
differed from "Weapons FAQ" and how this guide was unique. It then got
accepted! Awesome!
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- Version 0.1 - February 18, 2005 -
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Version 0.1 is the first version of this guide. It includes the Introduction,
Version History, Statistics, Handgun Analysis, Shotgun Analysis, Rifle
Analysis, Magnum Analysis, TMP Analysis, Other Weapons, Miscellaneous Tips,
Summary, Acknowledgements, Contact Information, and Legal Information sections.
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= 3.0 - Statistics (Please Read) =
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Two types of statistics are used throughout this guide: statistics found
directly in the game and statistics that have been derived by me. Before
reading any of the detailed analysis of the weapons, it is important to
understand where they came from and what they mean.
I should note that the statistics used in this guide mainly deal with the
weapons once they have been fully upgraded. It is a good idea to aim for fully
upgraded weapons, especially if you decide to play the game multiple times.
Fully upgraded weapons are very powerful and much more efficient than their
lower-level counterparts. Occasionally, I will talk about the guns at lower
levels, but only to compare their upgrading process.
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- 3.1 - Firepower (FP) -
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To me, firepower is usually the most important aspect of a gun since ammo is
sometimes a scarce commodity. This stat essentially translates to how much
damage can be dealt to an enemy for each shot. If a gun has a higher firepower,
then fewer bullets will be used to get the job done. You can then use the extra
ammo to kill more enemies or make money by selling it. Each gun's firepower can
be found in the game.
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- 3.2 - Firing Speed (FS) -
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How fast can a gun fire? The firing speed will tell you just that. This is an
important stat for guns that do not have a high firepower. It is also an
important stat to consider when enemies are rushing at you. Each gun's firing
speed can be found in the game.
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- 3.3 - Reloading Speed (RS) -
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Reloading speed is the time it takes for you (Leon) to fill the gun back to its
maximum ammo capacity. This is important during a heated battle, especially for
guns with a low ammo capacity. Each gun's reloading speed can be found in the
game.
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- 3.4 - Capacity (Cap) -
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Capacity is how many bullets a particular gun can hold. For rapid-firing
weapons, this is an extremely important stat. For others guns, this stat is not
as important. Guns with higher capacity are better for the overall inventory
because they can lessen the amount of bullets that have to be carried
separately in Leon's case. Each gun's capacity can be found in the game.
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- 3.5 - Total Cost (TC) -
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Having fully-upgraded weapons is a key to success towards the end of the game.
The total cost stat is derived by adding up the cost of the gun's initial
acquisition with the costs of every upgrade. I should note now that in this
guide, if a gun can be acquired for free, then the cost to actually buy it is
not included in this stat. That is because if you plan to use a particular type
of gun, then you should never sell a free one only to buy it again later. The
total cost of a weapon is important when determining if a particular gun is
worth the money. This guide will help you do just that.
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- 3.6 - Total Cost / Firepower (TC/FP) -
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The total cost per firepower stat is calculated by simply taking the total cost
to obtain a fully upgraded gun and dividing that cost by the gun's maximum
firepower. This stat shows the value of that gun's firepower. For example, if
you wanted to buy and upgrade a gun only for its firepower, then you'd
obviously want it to have a high firepower rating. However, if you could buy a
10,000 peseta gun with a firepower of 11 or a 6,000 peseta gun with a firepower
of 8, which one would be a better deal? Which one would you buy? This statistic
could help you decide.
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- 3.7 - Firepower Rate (FP/Sec, FPr) -
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Sometimes you might find yourself in the middle of a swarm of creatures that
needs to be eliminated as quickly as possible. The firepower rate stat helps
you determine which guns are best for that type of situation. This stat
basically tells you how much damage per second you could do. It is calculated
by taking the firepower of a gun and dividing that by how long it takes to fire
all of its bullets and then reload it. You might find this stat useful when
deciding which shotgun to buy or whether or not you should buy a TMP. But don't
forget that grenades work wonders against crowds as well.
Here's an analogy that might help you understand how to use this stat: let's
say you have one car that has a top speed of 400 mph and another that can go up
to 900 mph. Well, what if the first car can get to 400 mph in 2 seconds, but it
takes the second car 2 minutes to get to 900? Some people might want the 900
mph car for its top speed, while others will want the 400 mph car for its
awesome acceleration. Likewise, some people might want the Red9 for its high
firepower, while some people might want the Blacktail for its high firepower
rate.
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- 3.8 - Total Cost / Firepower Rate (TC/FPr) -
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The total cost per firepower rate statistic is the most complicated statistic
used in this guide. I think I came up with the idea for it when I was drunk. It
is calculated by taking the total cost and dividing it by the calculated
firepower rate. So, what's the purpose of this stat? Well, like the total cost
per firepower stat, this stat can help you determine if a gun is worth the
money. This may not seem like an incredibly important statistic, but it is
interesting to look at when comparing guns from an economic standpoint.
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- 3.9 - Inventory Space (IS) -
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Inventory space has always been an aspect of Resident Evil games. Fortunately,
Resident Evil 4 gives you more space and better control of how to manage it.
It's important to know how much space a weapon takes up because it's impossible
to carry every gun. I never buy the TMP, Rocket Launcher, or Mine Thrower, so
this stat is rarely an issue for me. However, if you don't feel like playing
through this game multiple times, then you might want to experience the fun of
many big weapons during your first and only time playing. The inventory space
that a gun consumes is then a concern.
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= 4.0 - Handgun Analysis =
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Other than the knife and Leon's foot, handguns are the most basic weapons of
the game. Aside from enemy encounters, handguns are great for shooting
stationary targets such as birds and treasure. Since handgun ammo is not as
rare as other types of ammo, you might want to use your handgun whenever
possible. If you'd rather use the bigger and better weapons most of the time,
it is still a good idea to keep a decent handgun ready. Sometimes you'll run
out of shotgun ammo. Sometimes you'll need to reload a bigger gun, but you just
won't have time. Sometimes a villager will call out in Spanish and challenge
you to a duel. That's when you'll need to switch to your handgun.
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- 4.1 - Handgun -
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Description: "A standard 9mm handgun."
Base Cost: Free upon starting the game (or 8,000 ptas)
Inventory Space: 3 x 2 (6 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 198,000 ptas
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 103,750 ptas
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 1.0 | 0.47 | 1.73 | 10 |
| 2 | 1.2 (7,000) | 0.40 (5,000) | 1.47 (4,000) | 13 (4,000) |
| 3 | 1.4 (10,000) | 0.33 (12,000) | 0.87 (10,000) | 16 (6,000) |
| 4 | 1.6 (15,000) | --- | --- | 19 (8,000) |
| 5 | 1.8 (18,000) | --- | --- | 22 (10,000) |
| 6 | 2.0 (20,000) | --- | --- | 25 (12,000) |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Increases chance of critical headshot by five times (57,000)
Info: The only interesting thing about this gun is the fact that Leon
starts the game with it, so it is free. To me, the critical
headshot exclusive isn't worth the overall lack of firepower
that this gun offers.
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- 4.2 - Red9 -
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Description: "A powerful 9mm handgun."
Base Cost: 14,000 ptas
Stock Cost: 4,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 4 x 2 (8 spaces)
Stock's Inventory Space: 3 x 1 (3 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 335,000 ptas*
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 168,200 ptas*
PS2/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 1.6 | 0.53 | 2.73 | 8 |
| 2 | 1.8 (15,000) | 0.47 (10,000) | 2.20 (6,000) | 10 (6,000) |
| 3 | 2.1 (20,000) | 0.40 (15,000) | 1.67 (10,000) | 12 (8,000) |
| 4 | 2.5 (24,000) | --- | --- | 15 (12,000) |
| 5 | 3.0 (28,000) | --- | --- | 18 (16,000) |
| 6 | 3.7 (45,000) | --- | --- | 22 (22,000) |
| Exc | 6.5 (80,000) | --- | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 1.4 | 0.53 | 2.73 | 8 |
| 2 | 1.7 (15,000) | 0.47 (10,000) | 2.20 (6,000) | 10 (6,000) |
| 3 | 2.0 (20,000) | 0.40 (15,000) | 1.67 (10,000) | 12 (8,000) |
| 4 | 2.4 (24,000) | --- | --- | 15 (12,000) |
| 5 | 2.8 (28,000) | --- | --- | 18 (16,000) |
| 6 | 3.5 (45,000) | --- | --- | 22 (22,000) |
| Exc | 5.0 (80,000) | --- | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Increases the Firepower to 6.5 (5.0 in the GC version) (80,000)
Info: When completely upgraded, this gun's firepower is the highest
out of all of the handguns. Unfortunately, with its stock, this
gun takes up the most inventory space (11 spaces) out of all of
the handguns.
*Note: These costs include the cost of the stock. Before the Wii
version came out, there was no way I'd use a Red9 without it.
However, aiming is a lot easier on the Wii, so you may not need
the stock. The difference in the total cost doesn't really
impact the conclusion of the Handgun statistical comparison.
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- 4.3 - Punisher -
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Description: "This 9mm handgun will blast a hole through two
enemies!"
Base Cost: Free from the Merchant after shooting ten
medallions (or 20,000 ptas)
Inventory Space: 3 x 2 (6 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 266,000 ptas
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 148,900 ptas
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 0.9 | 0.47 | 1.70 | 10 |
| 2 | 1.1 (10,000*) | 0.40 (10,000) | 1.47 (8,000) | 13 (8,000) |
| 3 | 1.3 (15,000) | 0.33 (20,000) | 0.83 (18,000) | 16 (10,000) |
| 4 | 1.5 (20,000) | --- | --- | 20 (15,000) |
| 5 | 1.7 (25,000) | --- | --- | 24 (18,000) |
| 6 | 1.9 (35,000) | --- | --- | 28 (24,000) |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Bullets penetrate up to five bodies at one time (40,000)
Info: Before purchasing the exclusive upgrade of this weapon, it
normally penetrates two enemies at once. This is about enough
since you'll rarely be able to line up five enemies. Also,
almost any other gun is much better than a handgun for dealing
with large groups.
*Note: The 1.1 firepower upgrade is free if you shoot all fifteen
medallions instead of only ten. If you only shoot ten, then
you'll have to cough up an extra 10,000 pesetas. Thanks goes
out to RingWraith775 for letting me know!
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- 4.4 - Blacktail -
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Description: "A 9mm handgun with superior handling."
Base Cost: 24,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 3 x 2 (6 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 362,000 ptas
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 182,000 ptas
PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 1.6 | 0.47 | 1.70 | 15 |
| 2 | 1.8 (10,000) | 0.40 (10,000) | 1.47 (8,000) | 18 (8,000) |
| 3 | 2.0 (15,000) | 0.27 (20,000) | 0.83 (15,000) | 21 (10,000) |
| 4 | 2.3 (20,000) | --- | --- | 25 (15,000) |
| 5 | 2.7 (25,000) | --- | --- | 30 (20,000) |
| 6 | 3.2 (35,000) | --- | --- | 35 (25,000) |
| Exc | 4.5 (80,000) | --- | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 1.6 | 0.47 | 1.70 | 15 |
| 2 | 1.8 (10,000) | 0.40 (10,000) | 1.47 (8,000) | 18 (8,000) |
| 3 | 2.0 (15,000) | 0.27 (20,000) | 0.83 (15,000) | 21 (10,000) |
| 4 | 2.3 (20,000) | --- | --- | 25 (15,000) |
| 5 | 2.7 (25,000) | --- | --- | 30 (20,000) |
| 6 | 3.0 (35,000) | --- | --- | 35 (25,000) |
| Exc | 3.4 (80,000) | --- | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Increases the Firepower to 4.5 (3.4 in the GC version) (80,000)
Info: The Blacktail is a fairly quick gun with a good aim and a
decent firepower. It is the last handgun to become available to
those who are playing their first time through.
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- 4.5 - Matilda -
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Description: "A 9mm handgun with Burst-Fire capability."
Base Cost: 70,000 ptas (available after beating the game)
Inventory Space: 5 x 2 (10 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 303,000 ptas
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 155,750 ptas
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 1.5 | 0.47 | 1.73 | 15 |
| 2 | 1.7 (15,000) | --- | 1.47 (6,000) | 18 (7,000) |
| 3 | 1.9 (17,000) | --- | 0.87 (15,000) | 21 (10,000) |
| 4 | 2.1 (20,000) | --- | --- | 24 (12,000) |
| 5 | 2.3 (25,000) | --- | --- | 27 (16,000) |
| 6 | 2.5 (35,000) | --- | --- | 30 (20,000) |
| Exc | --- | --- | --- | 100 (35,000) |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Increases the Capacity to 100 (35,000)
Info: The Matilda (named after a Roald Dahl book*) only becomes
available after beating the game once. Therefore, buying this
gun may not be as rewarding as perhaps saving up for the
Chicago Typewriter and buying that (beat Assignment Ada first).
However, if money is not an issue, and you're bored, this is an
excellent handgun to get because it can fire three bullets in a
very rapid succession. But then again, there's the Chicago
Typewriter for that kind of stuff.
*Note: Actually, the Matilda is probably named after Natalie Portman's
character in Luc Besson's film "Leon: The Professional."
Iceman39 pointed this observation out in an e-mail he sent me.
He wrote "This is just a guess but I would say it was named
after Natalie Portman's character in Luc Besson's Leon. In one
scene in the film Leon gives Matilda a pistol, much like the
Matilda in RE4. Plus the fact that the film's title and main
character's name are identical to our protagonist's in RE4
doesn't hurt my hypothesis either." Thanks again Iceman39!
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- 4.6 - Statistical Comparison -
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PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Handgun | 2.0 | [198,000] | 99,000 | 5.482 | 36,115 |
| Red9 | [6.5] | 335,000 | [51,539] | 13.658 | 24,528 |
| Punisher* | 1.9 | 266,000 | 140,000 | 5.283 | 50,350 |
| Blacktail | 4.5 | 362,000 | 80,444 | [15.321] | [23,628] |
| Matilda** | 2.5 | 303,000 | 121,200 | 15.118 | [20,042] |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Handgun | 2.0 | [198,000] | 99,000 | 5.482 | 36,115 |
| Red9 | [5.0] | 335,000 | [67,000] | 10.506 | 31,886 |
| Punisher* | 1.9 | 266,000 | 140,000 | 5.283 | 50,350 |
| Blacktail | 3.4 | 362,000 | 106,471 | [11.576] | [31,272] |
| Matilda** | 2.0 | 303,000 | 151,500 | [12.094] | [25,053] |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
Brackets indicate a weapon's statistical superiority in its own class.
*Note: Unlike other handguns, the Punisher is capable of shooting
through multiple targets. This means that potentially more
damage could be dealt than other guns of a greater firepower.
However, you will not always be able to shoot multiple targets
at once, so the Punisher's special ability has been ignored in
the above analysis.
**Note: The Matilda's rapid-fire capability has been taken into
consideration for the FP/Sec and TC/FPr stats.
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- 4.7 - Conclusion (The Best Handgun) -
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So, what's the best handgun to use in the game? I'd say the Red9 mainly because
it has the most firepower out of all of the handguns, making it the most
efficient. Also, the Red9 is the most economically sound for the amount of
damage it does. Its total cost per firepower (TC/FP) is the least out of all of
the handguns. The Red9 does have two downsides though: it takes up a lot of
inventory space (11 spaces total with the stock), and it is German. Its
consumption of space never affects my game though, mainly because I don't buy
weapons like the TMP or the Mine Thrower.
The second best gun would be the Blacktail. Overall, it isn't that much more
expensive than the Red9, and it does pack a decent amount of firepower when
fully upgraded. It also consumes less inventory space. If you plan on buying
many items or weapons, then this would be a great gun to have in Leon's case.
Also, you'll notice that the firepower rate (FP/Sec) of the Blacktail is the
highest out of all of the handguns available. The total cost per firepower rate
(TC/FPr) is also the lowest for the Blacktail. Unfortunately, neither of these
two stats really matter to me for handguns. Unless I'm just showing off, I
rarely take on a large group of enemies with a handgun. Another downside is
that you'll have to wait until Chapter 3 to acquire the Blacktail.
The Punisher is not a good handgun choice because it's exclusive is not really
that useful. If you keep that gun, the only one you're punishing is yourself.
Remember, attacking multiple targets is best suited for shotguns, rifles, and
grenades. The Matilda, although a great gun (and a great children's book),
isn't really needed once it becomes available. If you want a gun with rapid
fire, you'd be better of beating Assignment Ada and saving up for the Chicago
Typewriter.
The standard Handgun does give you a lot better chance of blowing off the heads
of enemies, but that doesn't outweigh the Red9's firepower. In fact, just to
make sure, I did a test. I played through a portion of Chapter 2-2 three times.
I used a fully-upgraded Handgun the first time, a fully-upgraded Red9 the
second time, and a fully-upgraded Blacktail the third time. With the Handgun, I
killed 16 villagers with 44 bullets total. With the Red9, I killed them with 32
bullets, and with the Blacktail, I killed them with 37 bullets. So, with the
Handgun, it took me 2.75 bullets to kill each villager, but with the Red9, it
only took me 2.00 bullets to kill each villager. The Blacktail had similar
results (2.31 bullets per villager). This test directly shows the correlation
between firepower and bullet conservation, and it shows why the Red9 is the
best handgun choice.
For those of you playing through the game for your first time, you should use
my personal strategy for acquiring handguns. First, you'll want to avoid
upgrading your basic Handgun. Once you shoot all fifteen blue medallions,
you'll get the Punisher. You can either sell it or sell the Handgun. I'll leave
that to you, but do sell one of them. Once the Red9 becomes available, sell
whatever handgun you have, and buy the Red9 (preferably with the stock), and
never look back. Focus on upgrading the Red9's firepower as often as possible,
and upgrade the capacity whenever you need bullets or have pesetas to spare. If
you're doing well enough in the game, you might find that you don't even have
to upgrade the Red9 all the way.
===============================================================================
= 5.0 - Shotgun Analysis =
===============================================================================
In previous Resident Evil games, using a shotgun was the equivalent of using a
pellet gun in real life. Okay, not really. However, I'd be willing to say that
the shotgun is the most important class of guns in Resident Evil 4. Not only do
they have a pretty large firepower, but they can also damage numerous creatures
at once. If you're like me, then you're going to use your shotgun as the gun to
pull out when the going gets really tough...and the tough gets really going.
-----------------
- 5.1 - Shotgun -
-----------------
Description: "A 12-gauge pump-action shotgun. Don't leave
home without it."
Base Cost: Free in the village (or 20,000 ptas)
Inventory Space: 8 x 2 (16 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 257,000 ptas (312,000 in the GC version)
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 167,440 ptas
PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 4.0 | 1.53 | 3.03 | 6 |
| 2 | 4.5 (15,000) | --- | 2.43 (7,000) | 8 (8,000) |
| 3 | 5.0 (20,000) | --- | 1.67 (15,000) | 10 (10,000) |
| 4 | 6.0 (25,000) | --- | --- | 12 (12,000) |
| 5 | 7.0 (30,000) | --- | --- | 15 (15,000) |
| 6 | 8.0 (40,000) | --- | --- | 18 (20,000) |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 4.0 | 1.53 | 3.03 | 6 |
| 2 | 4.5 (15,000) | --- | 2.43 (7,000) | 8 (8,000) |
| 3 | 5.0 (20,000) | --- | 1.50 (15,000) | 10 (10,000) |
| 4 | 6.0 (25,000) | --- | --- | 12 (12,000) |
| 5 | 7.0 (30,000) | --- | --- | 15 (15,000) |
| 6 | 8.0 (45,000) | --- | --- | 18 (20,000) |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Makes the firepower the same for all distances (40,000) (90,000
in the GC version)
Info: This shotgun can be found for free towards the very beginning
of the game (in the second story of one of the houses in the
village). Since shotguns are normally only good for close
encounters, this gun's exclusive upgrade is well worth the
price.
------------------
- 5.2 - Riot Gun -
------------------
Description: "This pump-action shotgun is effective even at
long distances!"
Base Cost: 32,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 8 x 2 (16 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 415,000 ptas
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 208,700 ptas
PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 5.0 | 1.53 | 3.03 | 7 |
| 2 | 5.5 (20,000) | --- | 2.43 (7,000) | 9 (10,000) |
| 3 | 6.0 (24,000) | --- | 1.67 (20,000) | 11 (12,000) |
| 4 | 6.5 (28,000) | --- | --- | 13 (15,000) |
| 5 | 7.0 (32,000) | --- | --- | 15 (20,000) |
| 6 | 8.0 (50,000) | --- | --- | 17 (25,000) |
| Exc | 10.0 (120,000) | --- | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 5.0 | 1.53 | 3.03 | 7 |
| 2 | 5.5 (20,000) | --- | 2.43 (7,000) | 9 (10,000) |
| 3 | 6.0 (24,000) | --- | 1.50 (20,000) | 11 (12,000) |
| 4 | 6.5 (28,000) | --- | --- | 13 (15,000) |
| 5 | 7.0 (32,000) | --- | --- | 15 (20,000) |
| 6 | 8.0 (50,000) | --- | --- | 17 (25,000) |
| Exc | 10.0 (120,000) | --- | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Increases the firepower to 10.0 (120,000)
Info: One good feature of the Riot Gun is that you can aim and turn
faster with it than the regular Shotgun. It is, however, not
extremely better than the regular Shotgun.
-----------------
- 5.3 - Striker -
-----------------
Description: "Equipped with the advantage of wide-shot, it
enables faster firing than a standard shotgun"
Base Cost: 43,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 5 x 2 (10 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 392,000 ptas
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 206,560 ptas
PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 6.0 | 1.10 | 3.00 | 12 |
| 2 | 7.0 (25,000) | --- | 2.40 (8,000) | 14 (10,000) |
| 3 | 8.0 (28,000) | --- | 1.67 (15,000) | 16 (12,000) |
| 4 | 9.0 (32,000) | --- | --- | 20 (16,000) |
| 5 | 10.0 (40,000) | --- | --- | 24 (18,000) |
| 6 | 12.0 (60,000) | --- | --- | 28 (25,000) |
| Exc | --- | --- | --- | 100 (60,000) |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 6.0 | 0.73 | 3.00 | 12 |
| 2 | 7.0 (25,000) | --- | 2.40 (8,000) | 14 (10,000) |
| 3 | 8.0 (28,000) | --- | 1.50 (15,000) | 16 (12,000) |
| 4 | 9.0 (32,000) | --- | --- | 20 (16,000) |
| 5 | 10.0 (40,000) | --- | --- | 24 (18,000) |
| 6 | 12.0 (60,000) | --- | --- | 28 (25,000) |
| Exc | --- | --- | --- | 100 (60,000) |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Increases the capacity to 100 (60,000)
Info: This shotgun has the greatest firing speed, maximum firepower,
and maximum capacity out of all three shotguns. Unfortunately,
you have to wait a while until you can buy this gun.
--------------------------------
- 5.4 - Statistical Comparison -
--------------------------------
PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Shotgun | 8.0 | [257,000] | [32,125] | 4.930 | 52,132 |
| Riot Gun | 10.0 | 415,000 | 41,500 | 6.142 | 67,572 |
| Striker | [12.0] | 392,000 | 32,667 | [10.746] | [36,479] |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Shotgun | 8.0 | [312,000] | 39,000 | 4.959 | 62,920 |
| Riot Gun | 10.0 | 415,000 | 41,500 | 6.180 | 67,157 |
| Striker | [12.0] | 392,000 | [32,667] | [16.107] | [24,337] |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
Brackets indicate a weapon's statistical superiority in its own class.
---------------------------------------
- 5.5 - Conclusion (The Best Shotgun) -
---------------------------------------
The best shotgun to use is without a doubt the Striker. It has the greatest
maximum firepower, the greatest firepower per second, the greatest maximum
capacity, and it takes up the least amount of inventory spaces. There are a few
downsides to this gun though. First, it is truly a wide-shot gun that isn't as
suited for long distance shooting as the regular Shotgun can be. Also, you get
it pretty late in the game. That's why you should use my strategy of acquiring
shotguns.
First, get the regular Shotgun in the village. Now just hang on to it until the
Striker becomes available. Ignore the Riot Gun and just upgrade the Shotgun's
firepower and capacity if you feel like you need to. When the Striker becomes
available, sell the Shotgun and focus on maxing out the Striker. It is well
worth it!
So why do I say to never buy the Riot Gun? Well, the number one reason is
because you're going to want to save up for the Striker, so the Riot Gun is
just a waste of money. Just look at the upgrades and the upgrade costs of the
Riot Gun. They are almost the exact same as the Shotgun. So if you need a
decent shotgun before the Striker becomes available (you probably will), then
just upgrade the regular Shotgun a bit.
Let's say that you want to avoid the Striker completely though. Let's say that
you want to keep either the Shotgun or the Riot Gun. Now I have no idea why
anyone would want to do that. Nobody knows why except for you. Regardless, I
would still recommend not getting the Riot Gun. The extra turning speed and the
two extra points of firepower are not really worth the extra 100,000 pesetas.
The regular Shotgun has the most value per firepower (just look at the TC/FP
stat). You could use that money for other things. Plus, wouldn't it be cool to
use a shotgun for long distance shooting? I think so. Of course, this guide
leaves the final call up to you. The Riot Gun does look cooler...
Actually, there is one instance that I would recommend getting the Riot Gun. If
you want to limit yourself and only get your shotgun's firepower up to 5.0 then
please buy the Riot Gun. It costs 32,000 pesetas, and it starts off with a
firepower of 5.0. It costs 35,000 pesetas just to upgrade the standard Shotgun
to that same level. So, you'll save 3,000 pesetas, and you'll get up to 10,000
by selling your non-upgraded Shotgun. Now's that's a deal! I would like to
thank Fernando very much for e-mailing me this information. You might do fine
with a firepower of 5.0 until the Striker becomes available. However, if you're
not sure, then just do as I have already advised.
===============================================================================
= 6.0 - Rifle Analysis =
===============================================================================
I wouldn't say that the rifles are 100% necessary to own, but you'd be kicking
yourself if you didn't get one. Rifles are excellent for shooting long range,
especially if you can take out tons of enemies before they even reach you.
Also, rifles have pretty good firepower, and their bullets can go through
multiple targets. Because of this feature, attacking even close-range enemies
with a rifle is sometimes a good choice.
If you don't own a rifle in the game, you're going to miss out on a lot of the
fun. Sniping is usually my favorite part of any game that contains rifles. In
order to do proper sniping, you are going to want to get the better scopes.
Therefore, the cost of the additional scopes has been included in the stats for
both of the rifles. Besides, the included cost doesn't really make a huge
difference when comparing the two rifles anyway.
---------------
- 6.1 - Rifle -
---------------
Description: "A .223 caliber bolt action rifle."
Base Cost: 12,000 ptas
Scope Cost: 7,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 9 x 1 (9 spaces)
Scope's Inventory Space: 3 x 1 (3 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 296,000 ptas*
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 149,950 ptas*
PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 4.0 | 2.73 | 4.00 | 5 |
| 2 | 5.0 (10,000) | --- | 3.23 (8,000) | 7 (6,000) |
| 3 | 6.0 (12,000) | --- | 2.33 (18,000) | 9 (8,000) |
| 4 | 8.0 (20,000) | --- | --- | 12 (12,000) |
| 5 | 10.0 (25,000) | --- | --- | 15 (18,000) |
| 6 | 12.0 (35,000) | --- | --- | 18 (25,000) |
| Exc | 30.0 (80,000) | --- | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 4.0 | 0.67 | 4.00 | 5 |
| 2 | 5.0 (10,000) | --- | 3.23 (8,000) | 7 (6,000) |
| 3 | 6.0 (12,000) | --- | 2.33 (18,000) | 9 (8,000) |
| 4 | 8.0 (20,000) | --- | --- | 12 (12,000) |
| 5 | 10.0 (25,000) | --- | --- | 15 (18,000) |
| 6 | 12.0 (35,000) | --- | --- | 18 (25,000) |
| Exc | 18.0 (80,000) | --- | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Increases the firepower to 30.0 (18.0 in the GC version)
(80,000)
Info: The standard Rifle is a pretty powerful gun, but it is a bit
slow. Also, after firing, the scope view is exited so that the
next bullet can be readied. This can be a bit distracting.
*Note: These costs include the cost of the additional scope. The
rifles do come equipped with scopes, but the individual scopes
are much better for sniping.
---------------------------
- 6.2 - Rifle (Semi-auto) -
---------------------------
Description: "A .223 caliber rifle capable of firing faster
than the standard rifle."
Base Cost: 35,000 ptas
Scope Cost: 10,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 7 x 2 (14 spaces)
Scope's Inventory Space: 3 x 1 (3 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 361,000 ptas*
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 182,600 ptas*
PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 7.0 | 1.43 | 2.33 | 10 |
| 2 | 8.0 (15,000) | --- | 1.90 (9,000) | 12 (10,000) |
| 3 | 9.0 (18,000) | --- | 1.33 (18,000) | 14 (12,000) |
| 4 | 11.0 (24,000) | --- | --- | 17 (15,000) |
| 5 | 13.0 (30,000) | --- | --- | 20 (20,000) |
| 6 | 15.0 (40,000) | --- | --- | 24 (25,000) |
| Exc | --- | 0.80 (80,000) | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 7.0 | 1.43 | 2.33 | 10 |
| 2 | 8.0 (15,000) | --- | 1.90 (9,000) | 12 (10,000) |
| 3 | 9.0 (18,000) | --- | 1.33 (18,000) | 14 (12,000) |
| 4 | 11.0 (24,000) | --- | --- | 17 (15,000) |
| 5 | 13.0 (30,000) | --- | --- | 20 (20,000) |
| 6 | 15.0 (40,000) | --- | --- | 24 (25,000) |
| Exc | --- | 0.40 (80,000) | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Decreases the firing speed to 0.80 (0.40 in the GC version)
(80,000)
Info: This semi-automatic rifle is extremely quick when it has been
upgraded to its full potential. Also, after firing, the scope
view remains on the screen, so your concentration is never
broken.
*Note: These costs include the cost of the additional scope. The
rifles do come equipped with scopes, but the individual scopes
are much better for sniping.
--------------------------------
- 6.3 - Statistical Comparison -
--------------------------------
PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Rifle | [30.0] | [296,000] | [9,867] | 10.492 | 28,213 |
| Rifle (Semi-auto) | 15.0 | 361,000 | 24,067 | [17.535] | [20,587] |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Rifle | [18.0] | [296,000] | [16,444] | 22.516 | 13,146 |
| Rifle (Semi-auto) | 15.0 | 361,000 | 24,067 | [32.937] | [10,960] |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
Brackets indicate a weapon's statistical superiority in its own class.
-------------------------------------
- 6.4 - Conclusion (The Best Rifle) -
-------------------------------------
Deciding between these two guns is a tough issue because having the better
rifle isn't as important as having the best handgun or shotgun. Also, the
decision is tough due to the changes made to the post-GameCube versions of the
game. The changes made the regular rifle more powerful and the semi-automatic
rifle slower.
You probably won't even be using the rifle as often. Economically speaking,
you'd want to go with the standard Rifle. It'll have the best firepower, and
it'd be the cheapest route to go. However, with rifles, speed can become an
issue. Having a slow rifle in this game is not that fun, especially when trying
to save Ashley when the bad guys are carrying her away. That's why I always
(but hesitantly) choose the Semi-automatic Rifle.
The Semi-automatic Rifle is quick and its firepower rate is greater than the
standard Rifle. Plus, its scope view is uninterrupted when firing. That means
when the bad guys are messing with Ashley, you don't have to try to locate them
again after firing. Also, I was very glad that I had it during many fact-paced
portions of the game. And during any boss fight where I felt I could pull off a
rifle shot or two.
When I play, I'm actually a bit wasteful when it comes to the rifles. I have no
intention of keeping the standard Rifle, but I buy it anyway. I don't upgrade
it; I just buy it, use it maybe twice, and then sell it when the Semi-automatic
one is available. I don't recommend doing this because it is wasteful. I guess
the best expression would be "Do as I say, not as I do." Of course, this guide
leaves the final call up to you.
If you're playing the Wii version or if you're a confident player, you'll
probably be able to stick with the standard Rifle. If you do, you'll enjoy the
benefit of being efficient and being able to focus on just one rifle throughout
the game.
===============================================================================
= 7.0 - Magnum Analysis =
===============================================================================
In terms of firepower, magnums are the most awesome guns in the game. In other
words, you're going to need one, and it's going to cost you a pretty peseta.
There are only two magnums available during your first round of the game, and
the choice is clear on which one you should get. However, instead of only
saying "Use the Broken Butterfly," I'll go ahead and give you the usual data
analysis, and then say "Use the Broken Butterfly." Of course, this will all go
out the window once you unlock the Handcannon. In order to do this, you'll have
to get a five-star rating on all four stages with all five characters in the
Mercenaries mini-game. Then I'll say "Use the Handcannon," but not until then.
I should note now that the Handcannon uses .50 caliber bullets and the Broken
Butterfly and the Killer7 use .45 caliber bullets. This annoyance is due to
Capcom's striving for realism. I say it is an annoyance because in my
experience, Handcannon ammo is rarer than the other magnum ammo. Don't worry
though, because once you get the Handcannon upgraded all the way, you'll be
enjoying the benefits of infinite ammo. It will feel like cheating.
--------------------------
- 7.1 - Broken Butterfly -
--------------------------
Description: "A very powerful .45 magnum revolver. This will
make anyone's day."
Base Cost: Free in the Castle area (or 38,000 ptas)
Inventory Space: 4 x 2 (8 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 455,000 ptas
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 249,500 ptas
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 13.0 | 0.70 | 3.67 | 6 |
| 2 | 15.0 (25,000) | --- | 3.00 (15,000) | 8 (15,000) |
| 3 | 17.0 (30,000) | --- | 2.33 (20,000) | 10 (20,000) |
| 4 | 20.0 (35,000) | --- | --- | 12 (25,000) |
| 5 | 24.0 (50,000) | --- | --- | --- |
| 6 | 28.0 (70,000) | --- | --- | --- |
| Exc | 50.0 (150,000) | --- | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Increases the firepower to 50.0 (150,000)
Info: Now this is a nice .45 caliber magnum! Not only can it be found
for free, but once fully-upgraded, you'll have a firepower of
50.0! Amazing!
-----------------
- 7.2 - Killer7 -
-----------------
Description: "A very stable yet powerful .45 magnum."
Base Cost: 77,700 ptas
Inventory Space: 4 x 2 (8 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 337,700 ptas
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 172,350 ptas
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 25.0 | 0.70 | 1.83 | 7 |
| 2 | 30.0 (62,000) | --- | 1.53 (20,000) | 10 (30,000) |
| 3 | 35.0 (78,000) | --- | 0.93 (30,000) | 14 (40,000) |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: This gun doesn't have an exclusive. How lame!
Info: I've never used this .45 caliber magnum except to test it. It
only has three levels, and it doesn't even have an exclusive.
Basically, Capcom made a sub-par gun and named it after a sub-
par game.
--------------------
- 7.3 - Handcannon -
--------------------
Description: "This is a .50 magnum. Need we say more?"
Base Cost: Free after getting five stars on all four
stages with all five characters of the
Mercenaries mini-game.
Inventory Space: 4 x 2 (8 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 790,000 ptas
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 0 ptas (but who would want to sell it?)
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 30.0 | 1.17 | 3.67 | 3 |
| 2 | 35.0 (40,000) | --- | 2.87 (25,000) | 4 (15,000) |
| 3 | 40.0 (50,000) | --- | 1.83 (50,000) | 5 (20,000) |
| 4 | 45.0 (70,000) | --- | --- | 6 (25,000) |
| 5 | 50.0 (90,000) | --- | --- | 8 (35,000) |
| 6 | 60.0 (120,000) | --- | --- | 10 (50,000) |
| Exc | 99.9 (200,000) | --- | --- | Infinite* |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Increases the firepower to 99.9 and gives the gun infinite ammo
(200,000)
Info: This gun is the Holy Grail. When fully upgraded, this is the
best weapon in the game (and the hardest to get). It also uses
a different type of ammo than the other two magnums.
*Note: The lack of a listed price is due to the fact that I listed the
200,000 price next to the 99.9 firepower upgrade. You get both
99.9 firepower and infinite ammo for the 200,000 exclusive
upgrade price.
--------------------------------
- 7.4 - Statistical Comparison -
--------------------------------
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Broken Butterfly | [50.0] | 455,000 | [9,100] | [55.918] | 8,137 |
| Killer7 | 35.0 | [337,700] | 9,649 | 45.666 | [7,395] |
| Handcannon | [99.9] | 790,000 | [7,908] | [85.385] | 9,252 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
Brackets indicate a weapon's statistical superiority in its own class.
--------------------------------------
- 7.5 - Conclusion (The Best Magnum) -
--------------------------------------
Use the Broken Butterfly.
Okay, let me elaborate just a bit. For the magnums, all you should really be
concerned about is the firepower. The firepower rate (FP/Sec) and the total
cost per firepower rate (TC/FPr) stats that I made up don't even matter for
these guns. That's because you don't want to fire so quickly that you lose
bullets. Magnum bullets are very rare, especially the Handcannon's. In fact,
you should be finding yourself getting capacity upgrades just to get more
bullets.
Now the real question is would you rather have the 50.0 firepower or the 35.0
firepower during your first game? I'm guessing fifty. With that much firepower,
the Broken Butterfly will be able to deal massive damage to bosses so that the
boss fights are a joke. Well, not a joke that you'll laugh at, because chances
are you'll die during some boss fights no matter what weapons you use. However,
if the cost in an issue with you then just use the Broken Butterfly and don't
even bother with the exclusive upgrade. You'll save 150,000 pesetas, but your
gun firepower will be down to 28.0.
A nice e-mail was sent to me by Alan C. Wells, and he pointed out that the
Killer7 shouldn't be completely overlooked. He pointed out that the Killer7
gets its upgrades quicker than the Broken Butterfly does. In addition, he
reiterated that it has a larger capacity, which means that you get more of
those awesome magnum bullets. Finally, he said that the firing speed of the
Killer7 was important to him because he was able to put magnum bullets into
bosses faster than the Broken Butterfly. Now, I still stand by what I said when
it comes to owning an individual gun. I really don't see the need to spend
money on the Killer7 when the Broken Butterfly is clearly better in the end.
However, Alan suggests owning both guns! Now that's something I never thought
of or did, so I'll leave that decision up to you. In fact, if you do own both,
I'd suggest only upgrading the Killer7's firepower. If you're out of bullets,
then upgrade the capacity as well.
The only gun with more firepower than a fully-upgraded Broken Butterfly is the
Handcannon. If you do plan on beating the game in its entirety and playing
again, then skipping some of the Broken Butterfly's upgrades might be a wise
idea. You'll want to use the saved pesetas to upgrade the Handcannon as soon as
possible. After all, its exclusive upgrade is infinite ammo. Then, once you get
the Handcannon, you should just sell the Broken Butterfly and use that money to
finance the Handcannon's upgrades. Once it is fully-upgraded, then you could
even sell your handgun. I mean, why ever use your handgun again when you have a
magnum with infinite ammo?
So, in conclusion, just use the Broken Butterfly on your first playthrough and
then get the Handcannon on your second. Chances are the average player won't
want to pour the required amount of time into the game to unlock it. If you do
get it though, then give yourself a pat on the back. But believe me, once you
have a fully upgraded Handcannon, the game will become the easiest game ever.
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= 8.0 - TMP Analysis =
===============================================================================
The TMP is essentially a rapid-fire gun that there is only one type of. It uses
its own bullets. Frankly, I never buy the TMP because there are so many better
options when facing a horde of enemies. So, I've analyzed the gun so that I can
tell you why you might not want to buy it either.
-------------
- 8.1 - TMP -
-------------
Description: "A fully-automatic machine pistol. Fires custom
9mm's."
Base Cost: 10,000 ptas (15,000 in the GC version)
Stock Cost: 4,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 3 x 2 (6 spaces)
Stock's Inventory Space: 2 x 2 (4 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 334,000 ptas* (339,000 in the GC version)
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 173,900 ptas*
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 0.4 | 0.10 | 2.37 | 30 |
| 2 | 0.5 (7,000) | --- | 1.93 (5,000) | 50 (7,000) |
| 3 | 0.6 (14,000) | --- | 1.17 (15,000) | 100 (15,000) |
| 4 | 0.8 (18,000) | --- | --- | 150 (20,000) |
| 5 | 1.0 (24,000) | --- | --- | 200 (25,000) |
| 6 | 1.2 (35,000) | --- | --- | 250 (35,000) |
| Exc | 1.8 (100,000) | --- | --- | --- |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Increases the firepower to 1.8 (100,000)
Info: Like I said before, this is a rapid-fire weapon. It has a low
firepower, but it can pump out bullets quite quickly. Also, it
has a fairly large capacity.
*Note: These costs include the cost of the stock. You should never use
this gun without the stock, because the stock helps out your
aiming a great deal. Without it, you'd start firing and then
you'd lose even more bullets than you normally would.
------------------------------
- 8.2 - Statistical Analysis -
------------------------------
PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------- ----|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| TMP | 1.8 | 334,000 | 185,556 | 17.195 | 19,424 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------- ----|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| TMP | 1.8 | 339,000 | 188,333 | 17.195 | 19,715 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
Brackets have not been included on any of these stats because the point of this
section is to convince you to never buy the TMP. Also, there aren't any other
guns listed for comparison.
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- 8.3 - Conclusion (Don't Use the TMP) -
----------------------------------------
Okay, I think I can convince you that you don't need the TMP, so let me try.
Let's focus on the important aspects. The maximum firepower isn't so hot.
However, it does have a high firing speed, so the firepower per second (FP/Sec)
looks pretty good at 17.195. In fact, that's higher than any handgun or
shotgun. Well, let me explain that stat a bit better. The FP/Sec only means how
much firepower that gun can pump out per second. Though it is related to the
amount of damage it can do per second, it isn't the same thing. TMP bullets can
only go through one body at a time, but the shotgun shells are quite a
different story. They can damage several foes at once. So the Striker's 10.746
FP/Sec translates into more damage per second than the TMP's 17.195 FP/Sec when
facing a horde of enemies. Basically, there are better options for dealing with
groups than using the TMP.
Are there any other reasons you might want the TMP? Maybe. The game does give
you TMP bullets whether you own a TMP or not. But for me, that's not a problem
because I sell them! You can make lots of money like that. Besides, if you use
the TMP, you'll end up going through those bullets faster than you can fire
them. I'm not sure how that works, but it's a figure of speech (I think I made
it up). So you can save up to 334,000 pesetas (but probably less) by not
getting the TMP, plus whatever you make for selling the unneeded ammo. Plus,
you won't be using the ten inventory spaces that the TMP and its stock require.
Oh, and I forgot to mention the noise. The TMP makes quite a racket. Not owning
one will be friendlier to your ears.
Now remember, this is just a suggestion. I never use the TMP, and I get through
the game just fine. However, I still get e-mails from people telling me about
how awesome the gun is. It might be awesome, it might be fun, and it is nearly
essential when playing Mercenaries. But to me, it just isn't worth the cost and
the inventory space when playing through the regular game. It is just not a
very economical choice. If you want to use it though, please go ahead.
===============================================================================
= 9.0 - Other Weapons =
===============================================================================
This section is dedicated to the other weapons that I don't really feel fit
well into the other categories. With the exception of the Mine Thrower, these
weapons are not upgradeable. I really don't recommend buying them unless you
just have tons of money or are playing the game a second time through. In fact,
you aren't able to buy the Infinite Launcher or the Chicago Typewriter until
the second time through. Actually, now that I think of it, the Chicago
Typewriter is worth buying, but not until you have a fully-upgraded Handcannon.
Other than that gun, I don't really see them as being necessary or worth the
pesetas.
----------------------
- 9.1 - Mine Thrower -
----------------------
Description: "This weapon fires custom 'mines' that attach
to objects and detonate after a period of
time."
Base Cost: 28,000 ptas
Scope Cost: 8,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 5 x 2 (10 spaces)
Scopes's Inventory Space: 2 x 2 (4 spaces)
Fully-upgraded Total Cost: 219,000 ptas*
Fully-upgraded Resale Value: 112,000 ptas*
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP** (cost) | FS (cost) | RS (cost) | Cap (cost) |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| 1 | 2.0 | 1.33 | 3.43 | 5 |
| 2 | 4.0 (25,000) | --- | 2.57 (18,000) | 7 (25,000) |
| 3 | 6.0 (45,000) | --- | | 10 (40,000) |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Exclusive: Gives the mines homing capabilities and apparently increases
the blast radius of the mines, although the game does not
specify what the new blast radius is (30,000)
Info: You know this gun is actually pretty fun, and that's the only
reason I can think of to buy it. Yes, it does a great deal of
damage, and yes, I have used it before. Unfortunately, I really
don't see why you'd need to spend the extra pesetas just for
this. It seems to me that a magnum can do more damage to a
single target, and a standard hand grenade can do equal damage
to groups. Plus, mine darts seem rarer than magnum bullets, so
that makes this gun of limited use.
*Note: These costs include the cost of scope, although the mine
thrower works wonders without it. If you decide to get this
gun, you might as well get the scope.
**Note: The firepower of this gun has nothing to do with how much
damage it can do. This firepower just describes the blast
radius of the mines in meters. Now, I have no clue what the
firepower of a mine actually is, but it is fairly decent.
-------------------------
- 9.2 - Rocket Launcher -
-------------------------
Description: "Do major damage to any target. (Single fire)"
Base Cost: 30,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 8 x 2 (16 spaces)
Total Cost: 30,000 ptas
Resale Value: 15,000 ptas
Info: The in-game description of this weapon says it deals "major
damage," and it probably does. However, the Rocket Launcher
only comes with one rocket! That's 30,000 to kill a group of
enemies or deal "major damage" (100% damage in some cases) to a
boss. You could just save that money for other guns and just
spend a few more seconds and bullets dealing with enemies. This
is just a waste of money. In fact, you end up finding one of
these in the middle of the game for free. If you're a baby (no
offense to babies), you could use it, but I would just sell it
for the 15,000 pesetas.
-----------------------------------
- 9.3 - Rocket Launcher (Special) -
-----------------------------------
Description: "A rocket launcher that fires a special rocket.
A perfect weapon to exterminate the boss."
Base Cost: Free from Ada during the final boss battle
Inventory Space: 8 x 2 (16 spaces)
Resale Value: 30,000 ptas
Info: This is essentially the same as the regular Rocket Launcher
except that it can be used to kill the final boss. You do have
the option of not defeating the boss with this weapon, and
instead selling it during your next game. If you're never going
to play again, or if you're unwilling to keep fighting the boss
with your other weapons, then go ahead and use it.
---------------------------
- 9.4 - Infinite Launcher -
---------------------------
Description: "The ultimate rocket launcher! Fire away!"
Base Cost: 1,000,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 8 x 2 (16 spaces)
Total Cost: 1,000,000 ptas
Resale Value: 500,000 ptas
Info: This weapon becomes available after you beat the game once. It
is basically the rocket launcher that you can use infinity
times. I played around with it for a bit, and it was neat to be
able to shoot rockets at everything. That is, until Ashley
joined my team and kept getting in the way. Anyway, I'm more
satisfied popping enemies with the Handcannon or the Chicago
Typewriter. Go ahead and acquire those first before buying this
weapon.
----------------------------
- 9.5 - Chicago Typewriter -
----------------------------
Description: "This machinegun is outfitted with a powerful
.45 caliber magazine."
Base Cost: 1,000,000 ptas
Inventory Space: 7 x 3 (21 spaces)
Total Cost: 1,000,000 ptas
Resale Value: 500,000 ptas
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Lvl | FP | FS | RS | Cap |
|-----|-----------------|---------------|---------------|---------------|
| N/A | 10.0 | 0.10 | 1.63* | Infinite |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------o
Info: This gun takes up a lot of space, but once you're able to
afford this gun, then you should probably get rid of your
weaker weapons anyway. I've probably echoed this throughout the
guide, but this gun only becomes available after beating the
game once and then beating Assignment Ada. Assignment Ada is
pretty fun, so go ahead and do it. Plus, you get to see Wesker.
I've included a statistical analysis of this gun below. It is
pretty interesting to look at, so feel free to.
*Note: A reloading speed was assigned to this gun, but you never have
to reload it. If you did though, it would take you 1.63
seconds, no less, no more.
GC/PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Chicago Typewriter | 10.0 | 1,000,000 | 100,000 | 100.000 | 10,000 |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
--------------------
- 9.6 - P.R.L. 412 -
--------------------
Description: "Use the charge attack to decimate all
surrounding enemies with this supremely
powerful laser weapon!"
Base Cost: Free from Merchant after beating the game of
Professional mode.
Inventory Space: 7 x 3 (21 spaces)
Total Cost: 0 ptas
Resale Value: 0 ptas
Info: This gun was introduced in the PS2 version as a weapon you get
for free from the Merchant after beating the Professional mode.
The only version of the game it is not in is the GameCube
version. This is another weapon that makes the game too easy
because it can kill pretty much every creature on screen just
one pulse. Also, it can stun enemies in the same way flash
grenades can. If you have the inventory space and you want it,
then get it.
---------------------------------
- 9.7 - Conclusion (You Decide) -
---------------------------------
I can't really say anything additional about these weapons that I haven't
already said. Therefore, I will just quote a portion of this section's intro
paragraph.
"I really don't recommend buying them unless you just have tons of money or are
playing the game a second time through. In fact, you aren't able to buy the
Infinite Launcher or the Chicago Typewriter until the second time through.
Actually, now that I think of it, the Chicago Typewriter is worth buying, but
not until you have a fully-upgraded Handcannon. Other than that gun, I don't
really see them as being necessary or worth the pesetas."
In all seriousness though, these are items to consider during your second time
playing the game. However, don't get them until you have acquired the
Handcannon first (and the P.R.L. 412 if you are playing a post-GameCube
version). Then get the Chicago Typewriter. That's my opinion. This guide leaves
the final call up to you. My gaming experience was never ruined by buying
something that this guide tells you not to. In fact, it can be fun to buy a
Mine Thrower. So try it if you want to.
===============================================================================
= 10.0 - Complete Statistics =
===============================================================================
I've decided to go ahead and compile the statistic analyses of all of the
weapons into one chart so that you can look at the overall picture. I noticed
that if you stare at it long enough, you start getting really thirsty. It is a
bizarre side effect that I have no intention of causing.
PS2/PC/Wii Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Handgun | 2.0 | [198,000] | 99,000 | 5.482 | 36,115 |
| Red9 | [6.5] | 335,000 | [51,539] | 13.658 | 24,528 |
| Punisher* | 1.9 | 266,000 | 140,000 | 5.283 | 50,350 |
| Blacktail | 4.5 | 362,000 | 80,444 | [15.321] | [23,628] |
| Matilda** | 2.5 | 303,000 | 121,200 | 15.118 | [20,042] |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Shotgun | 8.0 | [257,000] | [32,125] | 4.930 | 52,132 |
| Riot Gun | 10.0 | 415,000 | 41,500 | 6.142 | 67,572 |
| Striker | [12.0] | 392,000 | 32,667 | [10.746] | [36,479] |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Rifle | [30.0] | [296,000] | [9,867] | 10.492 | 28,213 |
| Rifle (Semi-auto) | 15.0 | 361,000 | 24,067 | [17.535] | [20,587] |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Broken Butterfly | [50.0] | 455,000 | [9,100] | [55.918] | 8,137 |
| Killer7 | 35.0 | [337,700] | 9,649 | 45.666 | [7,395] |
| Handcannon | [99.9] | 790,000 | [7,908] | [85.385] | 9,252 |
|--------------- ----|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| TMP | 1.8 | 334,000 | 185,556 | 17.195 | 19,424 |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Chicago Typewriter | 10.0 | 1,000,000 | 100,000 | [100.000] | [10,000] |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
GC Stats:
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
| Gun | Max FP | Total Cost | TC/FP | FP/Sec | TC/FPr |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Handgun | 2.0 | [198,000] | 99,000 | 5.482 | 36,115 |
| Red9 | [5.0] | 335,000 | [67,000] | 10.506 | 31,886 |
| Punisher* | 1.9 | 266,000 | 140,000 | 5.283 | 50,350 |
| Blacktail | 3.4 | 362,000 | 106,471 | [11.576] | [31,272] |
| Matilda** | 2.0 | 303,000 | 151,500 | [12.094] | [25,053] |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Shotgun | 8.0 | [312,000] | 39,000 | 4.959 | 62,920 |
| Riot Gun | 10.0 | 415,000 | 41,500 | 6.180 | 67,157 |
| Striker | [12.0] | 392,000 | [32,667] | [16.107] | [24,337] |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Rifle | [18.0] | [296,000] | [16,444] | 22.516 | 13,146 |
| Rifle (Semi-auto) | 15.0 | 361,000 | 24,067 | [32.937] | [10,960] |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Broken Butterfly | [50.0] | 455,000 | [9,100] | [55.918] | 8,137 |
| Killer7 | 35.0 | [337,700] | 9,649 | 45.666 | [7,395] |
| Handcannon | [99.9] | 790,000 | [7,908] | [85.385] | 9,252 |
|--------------- ----|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| TMP | 1.8 | 339,000 | 188,333 | 17.195 | 19,715 |
|--------------------|--------|------------|-----------|-----------|----------|
| Chicago Typewriter | 10.0 | 1,000,000 | 100,000 | [100.000] | [10,000] |
o-----------------------------------------------------------------------------o
Brackets indicate a weapon's statistical superiority in its own class.
Note: The Matilda only becomes available after beating the game once.
The Chicago Typewriter only becomes available after beating
Assignment Ada. The Handcannon only becomes available after
getting a five-star rating on all four levels with all five
characters in the Mercenaries mini-game.
*Note: Unlike other handguns, the Punisher is capable of shooting
through multiple targets. This means that potentially more
damage could be dealt than other guns of a greater firepower.
However, you will not always be able to shoot multiple targets
at once, so the Punisher's special ability has been ignored in
the above analysis.
**Note: The Matilda's rapid-fire capability has been taken into
consideration for the FP/Sec and TC/FPr stats.
===============================================================================
= 11.0 - Miscellaneous Tips =
===============================================================================
Here are a few tips that I came up with that'll help you save pesetas, thus
allowing you to focus more on weapon upgrades.
* Never shoot barrels and crates to get items unless you are in an emergency or
are using a weapon with infinite ammo. Just use your knife in order to conserve
ammo.
* This might seem like a no-brainer, but be sure to sell treasure in its
completed form.
* You should never buy First Aid Spray. You can find plenty of them (as well as
herbs) throughout the game. If for some reason you aren't a good player, just
keep dying and reloading the game until you get better, even if it takes
months.
* You should only upgrade the capacity of your weapons when your weapons are
empty because the Merchant fills refills your gun's ammo when you do. This is
especially important when upgrading magnums and the Mine Thrower. Ammo for
those weapons is very rare.
* Be sure to shoot all fifteen of the blue medallions. When you shoot ten,
you'll get the Punisher for free. When you shoot the other five (all fifteen
total), you'll get a free firepower upgrade for it. Thank you RingWraith775 for
letting me know about the free upgrade!
* Sell any and every rocket launcher you find, even if it requires that you
hold onto it for a while.
* During Chapter 5 of the game, you'll get an Infrared Scope. Sell it before
the final boss fight or upon starting a new game. You'll free up space and get
10,000 pesetas. If you never want to play the game again, then go against my
first tip and buy a First Aid Spray. If you do decide to play the game again,
then you'll just end up finding another Infrared Scope in Chapter 5 when you
need it.
===============================================================================
= 12.0 - Summary =
===============================================================================
I guess this section of the guide is supposed to be like Cliff's Notes for it.
Well, here we go then. Find the Shotgun, but only upgrade the firepower
occasionally. Buy the Red9 and sell whatever handgun you have at the time. Find
the Broken Butterfly and try to fully upgrade it. Once the Striker becomes
available, sell the Shotgun and focus on fully upgrading the Striker. Oh
(almost forgot), buy the Semi-automatic Rifle when it becomes available and try
to fully upgrade it as well. Don't buy any of the other guns, not even the TMP.
Now why do this? Because you'll save pesetas, and therefore have the most
efficient and powerful weapons.
If you beat the game once, beat Assignment Ada, and play the Mercenaries two
thousand times (that's how many times is required to beat each stage five
times), then you can buy the Handcannon. Be sure to fully-upgrade it, and then
buy the Chicago Typewriter. Then do whatever you want. After that point, I stop
caring, and you probably will too. Once you have these weapons, it'll feel like
you're using some sort of cheat code while playing. So maybe you can go the
opposite way. Just sell everything and try the whole game with just the Handgun
and the Knife. Good luck!
Although this guide is a wonderful and excellent guide, it is just a guide.
I'll remind you that it merely tells you what the best choices are, but it
allows you to make the final call yourself (unlike other FAQs and guides). So,
take all of these statistics and suggestions and use them to make your own
decisions. In fact, I sometimes go against what this guide suggests, and I'm
the one who wrote it! So do what your brain, heart, and pancreas tell you to
do. Or do what this guide tells you to do. Ultimately, it's your call!
===============================================================================
= 13.0 - Acknowledgments =
===============================================================================
I would like to thank Capcom for making such a great game. Playing the entire
Resident Evil series has been one of the best gaming experiences that I have
ever had. Resident Evil 4 really puts the icing on the survival horror cake.
I would also like to thank GameFAQs and all of its contributors for providing
such great information on a ton of different video games. I primarily wrote
this guide to be put onto that site. If for some reason it doesn't get
accepted, then I will remove this paragraph.
Thanks should definitely go out to http://www.network-science.de/ascii for
giving me a way to make the title of this guide look cool.
I would also like to thank computers. Without mine, I wouldn't have been able
to type this guide or perform phishing scams to fund my video game purchases.
Okay, not really.
I would like to thank my wife Ashley (my girlfriend at the time I first wrote
this guide) for liking scary games so much that she made me play through all of
the Resident Evil games. I love her, and I'm glad to have enjoyed these games
with her.
I'd also like to thank my friends Mike Eades and Michael Wilkes. Michael Wilkes
played through the game first while Mike, Ashley, and I watched. His game
taught me that the TMP was totally unnecessary. Also, Mike Eades read through
numerous early versions of this guide since its first incarnation when it was
called "Using a Level 2 Striker in Chapter 5." You're right Mike, doing a full
weapons guide was a good idea.
I would really like to thank the people who have e-mailed me (except whoever e-
mailed me the virus). Getting e-mail from readers is perhaps the most
fulfilling reward for writing this guide. So a special thanks goes out to all
of you! I used to list everyone who e-mailed me, but there are now too many to
list.
Finally, I'd like to thank all of you who are reading this right now. A lot of
work went into this so that numerous gamers could use it. Thank you for taking
your time to read through this information, thus making my work worthwhile. Be
sure to contact me and tell me what you think!
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= 14.0 - Contact Information =
===============================================================================
Please send me any comments, corrections, or questions that you have to
re4zack@gmail.com. I would really appreciate hearing from you, and you'll
receive credit for anything that I use. Thank you in advance for contacting me,
and don't send me any file attachments! Someone sent me a virus already, and
that was just stupid.
Here is all of my contact information:
E-mail: re4zack@gmail.com
Website: http://www.zackscott.net
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= 15.0 - Legal Information =
===============================================================================
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